SVP, Compliance Officer

Senior Vice President, Compliance Officer

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world's leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world's leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long-term view on growth and is proud to be backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group. Fortitude Re's leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, and an impressive track record of successfully managing the most complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders. Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue further growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry.

The Senior Vice President, Compliance Officer is a senior leadership role responsible for providing regulatory guidance in addition to leading key components of the compliance function for Fortitude Re. This includes ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations, developing and implementing compliance policies, and leading a team of compliance professionals. This will be a unique role where the SVP, Compliance Officer will lead the execution and operationalization of the enterprise compliance framework and be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the broader compliance team. The SVP, Compliance Officer works closely with senior management, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to maintain a robust compliance framework and mitigate compliance risks. This position will report directly to the Managing Director, Chief Compliance Officer and operates with significant autonomy in executing compliance strategy.

What You Will Do:

Offer strategic regulatory and compliance counsel to business and functional partners including People and Culture practice with specific focus on crisis management and incident response, technology and cybersecurity matters, privacy and information security, third-party risk oversight, regulatory reporting and the governance of artificial intelligence.

Lead the execution and continuous improvement of the Companies' core compliance program including:

• Strategic Compliance Leadership
• Compliance Framework and Program Management:
• Crisis Management and Incident Response
• Risk Management:
• Training and Education:
• Reviews and Investigations:
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Collaboration and Communication:

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in compliance, finance, accounting, business administration, law, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, JD) or professional certifications (e.g., Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related field within a regulated industry.
• Experience in the reinsurance or insurance industry preferred.
• Investigation expertise, including employment and labor law experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing effective compliance programs.
• Proven track record of managing interactions with regulatory bodies.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach.
• Discretion with confidential information, excellent judgment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership, influencing and indirect team management abilities.
• Proficiency in compliance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

Base Salary Range $225,000 — $260,000 USD

At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.